Handling the data safely even while implementing a new content management system is called Drupal Migration. Drupal Migration also helps to maintain a clean database with Taxonomy, vocabulary and Content Types as per our needs. It helps in scaling back redundant modules which reduces complexity, ensures better placement and structuring modules. It not only reduces the download time, but also maps & replaces all old URL’s and other URL’s which are SEO friendly. We can expect an optimum performance by using Drupal Migration.

Drupal Migration Services offer the maximum capabilities to fulfill the requirement of any business. While migrating data in a drupal site, the migrate module to be discussed will have the general principals any further, future installments will give us the code and an insight into the associate integration and contributed modules that extend migrate’s functionality. While changing a management system, the major threat is the loss of existing database, and effects of the change of system, etc. Drupal Migration Services reduce this fear by offering services that shall not only take care of the data base, but also enhance it further. For doing this, they use the support of core Drupal objects such as Nodes, Users, Files, Terms and Comments – it can easily be extended for the migration of other kinds of content. Content is imported and rolled back using a bundled web interface (Migrate UI module) or included Drush commands which are strongly recommended.

Drupal Data Migration is a need for each and every business which has to be upgraded so as to stay in line with the industry standards. For such purposes, you can use Migrate 2.4, which is now available on Drupal 6 and Drupal 7. Improving file destination is the ultimate theme of Migrate 2.4. When the upgrading is done, code has to be changed. Drupal 7.12 should be run simultaneously or after the completion.

The latest version of Drupal available is Drupal 7.14. The previous versions of Drupal have folded tables and columns names to lowercase for migrate field mappings to work correctly. As of Drupal 7.14, the database API no longer alters the table and column names. The original case is preserved here. It also serves to be the ideal place for the implementation of migration support. The migration support-ID is always self consistent with current module implementation.

Migrate is very flexible which helps and supports in importing data, modification of data and to create entities. It has also got a rollback mechanism in it. This in turn allows the faster trial method which eliminates the need for backup and restoration. Drupal Migration with its most powerful tools, has a learning curve and requires you to be familiar with writing object oriented PHP code.

It’s truly said that it’s not a point and click solution, but it’s rather a tool by developers for developers.